Can you imagine losing your wife, then watching your housekeeper die from illness, only after she asked you to care for her two young sons? Phillip Drummond, played by the brilliant Conrad Baines, had to deal with plenty of heartbreak, yet he remained an inspiring character.
Not only did he raise two sons of a different race, a groundbreaking premise at the time of the TV show, he also had a daughter of his own. What touched me most about Drummond was his ability to raise three very different children while still respecting their unique identities and celebrating their heritage.
